자료유형 | 단행본 |
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서명/저자사항 | The merry wives of Windsor/ William Shakespeare. |
개인저자 | Shakespeare, William,1564-1616. |
형태사항 | 1 online resource (viii, 72 pages). |
총서사항 | Dover thrift editions |
기타형태 저록 | Print version: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Merry wives of Windsor 0486414221 |
ISBN | 9780486159270 0486159272 1322026211 9781322026213 |
발행자번호 | MWT11604961 |
일반주기 |
"Contains the unabridged text of The merry wives of Windsor as published in volume IV of the Caxton edition of The complete works of William Shakespeare, Caxton Publishing Company, London"--Title page verso.
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내용주기 | Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Note; Contents; Dramatis Person? Act I; Act II; Act III; Act IV; Act V. |
요약 | According to legend, Queen Elizabeth I was so delighted with the character of Sir John Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts I and II, that she commanded Shakespeare to create a romantic comedy depicting the jolly old rogue in love. The obedient playwright responded with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a lively and enduring farce that offers a humorous rebuff to lechery and hypocrisy. Falstaff, whose greed and vanity overwhelm his good sense, determines to seduce a pair of well-to-do country housewives. The portly knight meets his match among the gentlewomen of Windsor, however, who counter his every stratagem with witty maneuvers of their own that expose Sir John's tomfoolery to public mirth. Familiar Shakespearean themes and devices romance, jealousy, disguises, and mistaken identities enrich the plot, along with a sparkling cast of supporting characters, including rival wooers, informers, and witty go-betweens. This madcap romp has been a favorite of readers and playgoers for over 400 years. Students, teachers, and all lovers of literature and drama will appreciate this inexpensive edition of an ageless comic gem. |
주제명(지명) | Windsor (Windsor and Maidenhead, England) --Drama. England --Windsor (Windsor and Maidenhead) --fast |
일반주제명 | Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) --Drama. Married women --Drama. DRAMA --Shakespeare. FICTION --General. Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) Married women. |
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